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RWJBarnabas Health

Mental Health Associate (Adult Psych) - Toms River, NJ

RWJBarnabas Health, Toms River, New Jersey, us, 08757

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Mental Health Associate (Adult Psych) – Toms River, NJ Job Title:

Mental Health Associate

Location:

Central Jersey Behavioral Health – 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ 08755

Department:

Adult Psych (AP)

Req #:

0000218835

Status:

Part-Time, Night Shift

Pay Range:

$21.46 – $26.89 per hour (NJ)

Job Overview The Mental Health Associate provides care to patients and maintains a safe environment under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. All practice methods shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest level of competence and concern. The Associate demonstrates the Barnabas Health philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Group and individual patient supervision

Facilitation of educational group activities

Assisting with ADLs (feeding, bathing, toileting, ambulating, etc.)

Qualifications Required:

Baccalaureate degree in psychology or related field (Social Work, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences, Public Health, or Science), minimum of 5 years’ recent behavioral health experience, or completion of AIMS Mental Health Technician training certificate course

Excellent communication, time management, and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of all orientation programs

Preferred:

Previous experience as a nurse aide or home health aide

Minimum one year of experience, training, or education in the field of treatment

Certifications and Licenses Required

BLS Certification from the American Heart Association

Scheduling Requirements

Night shift

Part Time

Benefits and Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, we offer a market-competitive Total Rewards package to support employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

Short & Long-Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

Equal Opportunity Statement RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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